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09-20-2012, 11:12 PM
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Drives: 2012 Camaro 2LT 45th AE Join Date: Sep 2012
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Camaro Strut Tower Brace....... Needed or not?
Needed? Or not
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09-20-2012, 11:17 PM
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Not "needed" for hardtop, mostly cosmetic, but it does stiffen the front end up. If just that much more.
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09-20-2012, 11:17 PM
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Drives: 2012 1SS LS3 M6 black on black :) Join Date: May 2012
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Don't know if it's needed but it's on my to do list. Not really liking the way my stock SS handles thru the twisting roads near my house. Can't wait to get some suspension upgrades and a strut tower brace. So for me it's a (needed) item.
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09-20-2012, 11:18 PM
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Drives: Really Slow Join Date: Apr 2010
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no, it's not needed for the coupe.
but there is a huge difference with one.
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09-20-2012, 11:19 PM
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09-20-2012, 11:22 PM
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09-20-2012, 11:30 PM
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Drives: 2012 Camaro 2LT 45th AE Join Date: Sep 2012
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So it's recommended but not a necessity.... I wouldn't hurt if I installed one. I'm talking coupe not convertible.
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09-20-2012, 11:32 PM
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definitely won't hurt to install one.
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09-20-2012, 11:34 PM
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09-21-2012, 12:17 AM
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Drives: 2012 LS M6, Black Join Date: May 2009
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Pedders does not list a strut tower brace as any sort of a handling enhancer. They suggest specifically to not install one.
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09-21-2012, 04:01 AM
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If you are going to be attacking corners then yes. I've always added a strut tower brace along with sub frame connectors,sway bars, and suspension so I've never really found out for myself how effective the tower brace is on its own but it certainly isn't a waste of money to have one. Your car is going to flex when you carry plenty of speed into a turn and you'll want as much precision as you can get.
I've been wanting to get the BMR brace. |
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09-21-2012, 07:05 AM
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Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2010
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I like mine. Can't say for sure how much it really changed the handling, but as far as mods go, it wasn't very expensive and it looks cool, IMO
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09-21-2012, 07:09 AM
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definitely not NEEDED, but the Factory ones look right at home on the coupes. Plus it fills the drill holes on second batch 2011 and up Camaro coupes.
 
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09-21-2012, 07:18 AM
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